{"id":3251,"date":"2021-09-14T20:28:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T20:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/?p=3251"},"modified":"2025-01-02T21:22:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T21:22:29","slug":"how-to-choose-motorcycle-helmet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/how-to-choose-motorcycle-helmet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Motorcycle Helmet"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Riding a motorcycle takes skill and practice. Not to mention extreme safety precautions, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or experienced rider. Motorcyclists being smaller than other passenger vehicles on Georgia roadways unfortunately means being at higher risk of a motorcycle accident<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

And those accidents oftentimes end up worse for the cyclist than other involved vehicles. For those reasons, motorcycles require extra precaution and gear than other vehicles. Jumping on a cycle with flip flops, a tank top or without a helmet is a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\r\n

High-quality motorcycle safety gear<\/a> is of utmost importance to make sure your body is fully protected in the event of an accident.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What gear is actually a necessity for safe riding? Most motorcycle owners recommend quality riding boots, protective pants and jacket, and of course a protective motorcycle helmet<\/a>. In most states it’s against the law to ride a motorcycle without proper head protection.<\/p>\r\n

But how can you tell what motorcycle helmet is the best out of all the options on the market? What will actually keep you safe in the unfortunate event of a motorcycle accident?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Check Out These Top 5 Safety Rated Motorcycle Helmets:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  1. Shark Race-R Pro Full Face Helmet <\/a>– This helmet has a 5 star rating, which is the maximum safety score available. It’s DOT-certified with a carbon fiber shell. While this helmet may be comfortable and one of the top in aerodynamics, it does come with a price. But ultimately, no price is too high for rider safety.<\/li>\r\n
  2. Scorpion EXO-R420 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet<\/a> – This helmet is the new and improved version of the EXO-R410. It’s specifically designed for aerodynamics, being ultra light weight with great ventilation and low noise. It is DOT-certified and it has a Snell certification stamp. This is a more budget-friendly option similar in protection to the Shark.<\/li>\r\n
  3. Shoei X-Fourteen<\/a> – This helmet has been redesigned to have more aerodynamics, stability and ventilation. It’s a full face helmet with a Snell certification, 5 star safety rating and DOT, as well as ECE certification. The Shoei brand has a helmet shell that’s ultra protective, coupled with a multi density shock absorbent liner.<\/li>\r\n
  4. Nolan N87 Full Face Crash Helmet <\/a>– This helmet is targeted to sports bikes and riders. It’s ECE and DOT certified, being a polycarbonate full face helmet. It has been SHARP tested reaching four out of the maximum five stars for safety rating.<\/li>\r\n
  5. Shoei RF-1400 Sports Touring Motorcycle Helmet<\/a> – This helmet is a composite full face fiber helmet with a DOT and Snell certification. It’s designed to provide optimum protection through shock absorption and durability.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Whether you’re a newbie at the beginning of your motorcycle riding experience, or a seasoned pro searching for new motorcycle helmet options to replace an out of date model, any of these helmets can offer top of the line protection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    For more tips and information about preventing a motorcycle accident, check out our post Prevent Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

    If you or someone you know have been injured in a car or motorcycle accident, we’re here to help however we can. The first steps are to alert authorities and receive medical attention.<\/p>\r\n

    After that, call Jones & Swanson at (770) 427-5498 for help with next steps. You can also contact us online to request more information or schedule a case evaluation free of charge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    With changing weather brings the increased risk of accidents – especially for motorcycle riders. The first step in being a responsible rider is to pick safety gear. 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